Functions of confidence in higher education management: the dynamics of teachers-managers in Federal University of Viçosa

Abstract

In the development of the Brazilian public administration emphasizes the relevance of servers, both those admitted by approval in a public tender as those indicated by the criterion of confidence. The latter are present in different government agencies, including the federal universities, are filled by teachers who start to act as managers, in addition to performing research activities, teaching and extension. Thus, this article aimed to analyze the dynamics of the functions of confidence existing in the Federal University of Viçosa, questioning about the training of teachers to exercise managerial functions. This research presented a qualitative approach and descriptive research, collecting data through interviews, the Portal da Transparência and Plataforma Lattes. The results showed a significant amount of 613 positions of confidence at UFV, 58 of them from leadership positions. In addition, secondary data and the prospect of respondents confirmed that teachers are not prepared to work in management, since they do not have specific training in administration, but in other areas. Therefore, given the limitation of creating positions for administrators by the institution, it is for teachers-managers seek new skills, aiming to achieve the objectives of their new roles with effectiveness.